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G8 RFS

2003 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

447,213 mi
Last recorded447,213 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Surf146,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 RFS
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 447,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underneath corroding

Pass 19 Jul 2024 438,248 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 431,676 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

engine has oil leak

fuel pipes at front chassis rail corroded near limit

nearside rear anti roll bar link top bush worn to limit

nearside step slightly loose at mountings

offside rear bumper corroded to limit of sharp edge

Pass 16 Jun 2022 425,094 miles

Offside steering rack gaiter starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Jul 2021 419,031 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 411,727 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

drivers seat belt webbing is fraying to the limit at time of test

Fail 15 Jul 2020 411,706 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. nearside tyre id the odd size (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

drivers seat belt webbing is fraying to the limit at time of test

nearside front antiroll bar link top bushes have play in them to limit

Pass 12 Jun 2019 405,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder at limit, also perished and cracked to the limit in places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre, Heavily perished in places

Pass 4 Jul 2018 404,031 miles

Offside Front tyre worn near to wear limits on the inner tread band area

Offside Rear Tyre worn on the shoulders and is perishing

Offside Rear tyre has a metal object in the outer shoulder of the tread

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 402,084 miles

Chip in the central are of the windscreen out side Zone "A"

Front shock absorber lower bushes are deteriorating

Offside front tyre nearing wear limits

Offside rear tyre starting to wear low on tread

Offside track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated to the limits

Rear axle quite corroded in places and differential area is leaking oil

Pass 26 Feb 2016 398,835 miles

Baffles sound loose in main silencer

Rear axle case so badly corroded its now leaking oil.

Fail 25 Feb 2016 398,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Baffles sound loose in main silencer

Rear axle case so badly corroded its now leaking oil.

Pass 11 Feb 2015 392,159 miles

Both front shock absorber bushes deteriorating.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake hoses are cracking.

Main fuel filler pipe corroded and appears to be starting to leak.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear anti roll bar 'D' mounting bushes worn.

Various stone chips in windscreen. All within size limits.

Pass 11 Feb 2014 384,350 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 369,246 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 369,246 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 359,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 339,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in steering rack mounts

Pass 21 Aug 2009 299,596 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 267,453 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 227,450 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 190,212 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Surf?

Based on 29,036 MOT tests across 2,374 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
6,817
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
2,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 1,393
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,004
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 715
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 673
position lamp(s) not working 578
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G8 RFS is a 2003 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 146,280 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Surf fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 1,393 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G8 RFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Surf typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G8 RFS registered?

G8 RFS is a 2003 Toyota Surf, first registered on 19 February 2003.

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